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Jalil

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Pronounced jah-LEEL /dΚ’Ι‘Λˆlil/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic jalil, 'great, majestic, exalted, sublime' β€” al-Jalil, a name of GodHigh

In 30 seconds: Majestic and exalted: Jalil is Arabic for 'great, majestic'. Dignified, powerful, and warm β€” a name of grandeur.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic jalil, 'great, majestic, exalted, sublime' β€” al-Jalil, a name of God
U.S. rank (2025)#3801 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,909

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200019742025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jalil comes from Arabic jalil, 'great, majestic, exalted, sublime' β€” al-Jalil, 'the Majestic', is a name of God. A dignified, powerful name across the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and African American families. Rare, majestic at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Jalil means 'great, majestic, exalted' in Arabic β€” al-Jalil, 'the Majestic', is one of the names of God; dignified and powerful.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name β€” Jalil β€” etymology

Variations

JaleelJaleel

Nicknames

Jal

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Jalil Lespert (1976-)
    French actor and film director known for his roles in French cinema
  • β˜…Jalil Muntaqim (1951-)
    American activist and former Black Panther Party member
  • β˜…Jalil Zandi
    Iranian Air Force pilot credited with the highest number of aerial kills during the Iran-Iraq War

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Khalilβ€” a companion -lil name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jalil mean?

Jalil is Arabic for 'great, majestic, exalted'.

How do you pronounce Jalil?

It's said jah-LEEL /dΚ’Ι‘Λˆlil/ β€” two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jalil a boy or girl name?

Jalil is a boy's name.

How popular is Jalil?

Jalil is a rare name in the U.S.

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